Joe Cooney (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Some of these farmers have serious concerns, without a doubt. Some of the trees along the roadsides might topple onto the roads. The farmers have serious concerns. They are worried about storms and different things. The ash dieback was not their doing but it is a problem now for them.

What is the update as regards forestry around power lines? We all know what happened in the storm a couple months ago. Will there be a law brought in that forestry owners, Coillte or whatever the case may be will be responsible for clearing around power lines going through forestry? We are well aware that caused many problems in the last storm.